Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
TOPY AMERICA INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,150 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $81,414 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
-
980 CHENAULT RD
FRANKFORT, KY 40601
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- FRANKLIN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 336390
- Inspections
- 6 · last Aug 1, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $81,414 · last Oct 30, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110009744811
How This Compares
#182
of 398 TRI reporters in KY
#6,131
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
Compliance Status (Last 12 Quarters)
Number of calendar quarters, out of the last 12, in which this facility was in violation of its permit. Zero means no recorded violations in that program over the past three years.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
7
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
TRI Toxic Chemical Releases
Annual pounds of each toxic chemical released to air, water, and land, as reported to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Carcinogen (♦) and PFAS designations are per EPA and IARC classifications.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
+10% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,328 | — |
| 2016 | 2,169 | -7% |
| 2017 | 2,150 | -1% |
| 2018 | 1,000 | -53% |
| 2019 | 1,000 | 0% |
| 2020 | 2,310 | +131% |
| 2021 | 0 | -100% |
| 2022 | 2,637 | — |
| 2023 | 2,880 | +9% |
| 2024 | 2,564 | -11% |
2024
2023
2022
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | 201,294 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 2,310 | 2,310 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 7,896 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 8,742 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 2,150 | 2,150 | — | — | 17,820 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 2,169 | 2,169 | — | — | 4,838 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 2,328 | 2,328 | — | — | 6,400 |
Waste Management & Recycling
How this facility manages toxic chemicals beyond direct releases — through recycling, energy recovery, and on-site or off-site treatment. Data from the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
Off-Site Transfer Destinations
Facilities to which toxic chemicals were transferred for disposal, recycling, energy recovery, or treatment during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Destination | Chemical | Disposal | Recycling | Energy Rec. | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BAKER IRON & METAL CO.
LEXINGTON, KY
|
Manganese | — | 219,294 | — | — |
Compliance Violations
Individual permit violations recorded by the EPA across air, water, and hazardous waste programs. Open violations are unresolved as of the most recent ECHO data update.
| Program | Type | Violation Date | Return to Compliance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 1, 2024 | Oct 30, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Aug 1, 2024 | Oct 30, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Aug 1, 2024 | Oct 30, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 2, 2021 | Sep 21, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 2, 2021 | Sep 21, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 2, 2021 | Sep 21, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jun 9, 2020 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 9, 2015 | Mar 18, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Mar 9, 2015 | Mar 18, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Mar 9, 2015 | Mar 18, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 9, 2015 | Mar 18, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Apr 25, 2013 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Feb 8, 2007 | Feb 16, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 8, 2007 | Feb 8, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | May 11, 1995 | Feb 7, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 11, 1995 | May 26, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a formal enforcement agreement or order. (3008(a) or 3013) | May 11, 1995 | Feb 7, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 5, 1990 | Jan 22, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 5, 1990 | Nov 27, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Nov 5, 1990 | Jan 7, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 5, 1990 | Nov 5, 1990 | Resolved |
Discharge Limit Exceedances
Instances where this facility's reported discharge monitoring results exceeded its permitted limits under the Clean Water Act. Exceedance percentage shows how far over the permit limit the discharge was.
| Pollutant | Violation | Reported | Limit | Exceedance | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 38.10 mg/L | 30.00 | +27% | May 2025 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.40 mg/L | 10.00 | +4% | May 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 78.20 mg/L | 60.00 | +30% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 78.20 mg/L | 30.00 | +161% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.16 mg/L | 0.12 | +37% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.15 mg/L | 0.12 | +25% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.15 mg/L | 0.12 | +25% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.39 mg/L | 0.12 | +227% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.40 mg/L | 30.00 | +11% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.19 mg/L | 0.12 | +58% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.30 mg/L | 15.00 | +2% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 132.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +120% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 132.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +340% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.01 mg/L | 0.12 | +742% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.30 mg/L | 10.00 | +53% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.17 mg/L | 0.12 | +42% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.15 mg/L | 0.12 | +22% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.16 mg/L | 0.12 | +29% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.16 mg/L | 0.12 | +36% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.14 mg/L | 0.12 | +17% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.14 mg/L | 0.12 | +13% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 117.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +95% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 117.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +290% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.60 mg/L | 30.00 | +82% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.80 mg/L | 10.00 | +158% | Jul 2020 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.80 mg/L | 15.00 | +72% | Jul 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 51.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +70% | Mar 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +3% | Mar 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 41.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +37% | Nov 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 37.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +23% | Feb 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 38.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +27% | Jul 2015 | Open |
| Oil and grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 55.50 mg/L | 15.00 | +270% | May 2015 | Open |
| Oil and grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 55.50 mg/L | 10.00 | +455% | May 2015 | Open |
Enforcement Actions
Formal enforcement cases brought by the EPA or state agencies, including administrative orders and civil penalties assessed. Penalty amounts reflect what was formally assessed, not necessarily what was collected.
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case KY-DOW-24-3-0219 · Oct 30, 2024
$40,000
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD981471279-002 · Oct 30, 2024
$40,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2022-0601 · Apr 18, 2022
$41,414
REFERRAL TO ENFORCEMENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD981471279-001 · Feb 6, 2007
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD981471279-000 · Nov 5, 1990
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